Chocolate Covered Cherries

1. 1

   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.

2. 2

   Blend in milk and vanilla.

3. 3

   Chill mixture for 2 hours or until firm. Drain cherries; dry on absorbent paper towel.

4. 4

   Place bowl of sugar mixture in a bowl of ice to keep chilled.

5. 5

   Shape a small amount of sugar around each cherry.

6. 6

   Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet; chill 2 hours or until firm.

7. 7

   Melt chocolate and shortening in double boiler.

8. 8

   Dip each cherry by stem.

9. 9

   Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Chill.

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    Makes 4 dozen.

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